Benchmade - 570-1 Presidio II folding knife
Benchmade - 570-1 Presidio II folding knife
The Benchmade 570-1 Presidio II is an upgraded version of the iconic tactical knife, featuring lighter CF-Elite plastic liners, a CPM-S30V powder-coated steel blade and a reliable axis-lock.
High-quality steel
Head drop-point with a length of 94 mm made made of CPM-S30V premium steel hardened to a hardness of 58-60 HRC. U.S. powder steel is valued for its resistance to corrosion, wear (high impact strength) and long maintenance of working sharpness.
When choosing a knife made of such steel, it is worth getting a diamond sharpener, as sharpening with a standard ceramic whetstone can be very labor-intensive and inefficient.
The knife has a perfectly routed cutting edge, a strong hilt, and a concave grind which ensures aggressive cutting, and good penetration. The Presidio II is handy and convenient to carry, so it will be perfect as an edc knife.
The blade has been satin-finished (polishing technique), giving the steel an elegant matte finish.
Operation and mechanisms
To unfold the blade there is a double-sided peg, thus making the knife easier to use for right and left-handed people. The convenient location of the peg also allows the knife to be operated comfortably with gloves.
The knife uses Benchmade's flagship locking mechanism, i.e.. axis-lock mechanism valued for its tremendous resistance to dynamic loads, insensitivity to dirt and ease of handling. The strength and rigidity of the knife's construction are ensured by solid steel inserts (liners) with increased thickness.
Facings much lighter and stiffer than G10 laminate.
The knife has profiled facings made of special CF-Elite plastic (carbon fiber reinforced nylon), which is much lighter and stiffer than, for example, G10 laminate.
The grip has a profiled shape and expands at the base of the blade, thus creating a natural hilt that prevents the hand from slipping on the blade and provides a point of support for the fingers.
Slanted cutters and small square tabs emphasize the tactical character, and provide a stable grip on the knife. Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is made possible by a high-mounted clip with the possibility of switching to the other side.
Technical Data:
- Blade length 94mm
- Blade material: premium steel CPM-S30V
- Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Lock: Axis Lock
